Is The Hitcher scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Hitcher for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hitcher in the US?

The Hitcher can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hitcher?

The Hitcher runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Is The Hitcher suitable for kids?

The Hitcher is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20071h 24mCrime / Horror / Thriller

The Hitcher

Name: The Hitcher
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2007-01-19
Duration: 84 min

Never pick up strangers.

While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

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The Hitcher at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 24m

At 1h 24m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, horror, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,036 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Hitcher tonight

It is a short one: 1h 24m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Hitcher

Is The Hitcher scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hitcher for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hitcher in the US?: The Hitcher can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hitcher?: The Hitcher runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Is The Hitcher suitable for kids?: The Hitcher is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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The Hitcher

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On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.

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